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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1900
Page
4
Property listings describe multiple parcels on Center Graham and Morton and Hartman plats with 10 room house, cistern, two springs, garden plots, fruit and grape lots. Includes 821m J. H. McCormack as contact in Garam Virginia. Prices stated as reasonable.
The Blue Front Saloon has risen from the ashes and reopened as a modern, commodious venue. A handsome bar, fixtures, cigar case, show cases, and a carefully chosen stock are now on display and open for patrons.
An advertisement warns against harsh mineral pills and promotes Dr King's New Life Pills as a gentle remedy. It claims to cure headache and constipation and sells for 25 cents at all druggists.
Lively items tell of travelers and visitors in Bluefield and surrounding towns. Notables include Harry Cohen returning from Baltimore and Miss May Fitzgerald visiting Capt. D. A. French family. A reader report notes a child’s knee injury and a Royal Arch Masons convocation at Masonic Hall with important business on the agenda.
A postal notice lists names of men and women with letters awaiting pickup. It warns that callers must mention advertised status or letters may be overlooked.
In Pocahontas the charge of improper conduct against Rev. C. J. Jones, pastor of the Baptist Church, was withdrawn before hearing. The accuser retracted, a knife attack on Jones caused only minor injuries, and the townspeople express confidence in the minister's innocence.
Sunday night a brick shattered the Thornton Clothing Co storefront plate glass and three pairs of shoes were stolen. The New York Clothing House also had a brick thrown through its plate glass but nothing was taken. No arrests have been made.
The platform has been widened by removing a side track to create more space for passengers and baggage. The improvement enhances station appearance and speeds express handling due to the heavier baggage traffic recently.
The Young Peoples Society of the Presbyterian Church hosts a lawn party on Thursday night August 9 at the Davidson residence in the west end with refreshments for all. Baptism: H W Straley Jr of Princeton has written a pamphlet arguing immersion is the proper mode.
A writ of error is requested and will be presented to Judge Sanders upon his return from Raleigh court. The move aims to review the Dickie case.
Frank Marvin Jr resigns as city Y M C A secretary to take a position in Kentucky. For rent a five room flat with attic hot and cold water electric lights bath hot air heat central location apply to M Rosenburg Princeton Avenue. Drink Hester Beer Beston the market.
The ad claims Hood's Sarsaparilla can turn bad blood into good blood, suggesting a remedy to reconcile conflict within families by using the product.
The dog catcher’s campaign begins and all untagged stray dogs are caught and impounded and will be killed unless taxes are paid. Also a cow and calf for sale via E P Morris Bluefield W Va.
Rev C J Thompson field secretary of the Baptist Missionary Board Virginia preached at the Baptist Church in morning and evening services Putnam Fadeless Dyes are fast to sunlight washing and rubbing Sold by Flat Top Grocery Co
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